DEAR DOCTOR K: I thought I entered menopause five years ago, but now I seem to be having a period again. Is this normal? DEAR READER: A woman is considered to be in menopause once it has been one year ...

Any bleeding after menopause is abnormal, and a doctor should always check it. Vaginal atrophy is the most common cause of ...

You shouldn't experience vaginal bleeding after menopause, or a year after your last period. Postmenopausal bleeding may be due to polpys, PCOS, medication side effects, infections, or cancer. Don't ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Submucosal fibroids are benign tumors that can cause heavy menstrual ...

maternal or fetal stress infection or inflammation vaginal bleeding that comes from inside your uterus and overdistention of the uterus (Overdistention usually happens to women who’ve had twins or ...

Bleeding after sex is common, and is usually due to vaginal dryness, birth control, or rough sex. However, sometimes bleeding after sex may be a sign of an STI or even cervical cancer. To prevent ...

According to one study, around six percent of menstruating women experience non-period-related bleeding during or after sex each year, with higher numbers for postmenopausal women. If you notice ...

Spotting is light bleeding that can occur between periods. It usually appears as a small amount of blood when wiping or on underwear. Possible causes include birth control, pregnancy, menopause, and ...

HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST: Click here after reading the article to take the post-test on myCME.com. Up to 25% of all women in the early stages of pregnancy will experience vaginal bleeding or spotting ...

Passing a decidual cast happens when your body sheds the entire lining of the uterus as one piece. You may experience bleeding and severe cramps, among other symptoms. Some causes may require ...

Any type of bleeding during pregnancy can be scary, but it doesn’t always mean there’s a problem. About 25% of women experience some bleeding or spotting during their pregnancy. In a normal pregnancy, ...